Sous Chef - Kitchen Leader, Menu Innovator & Mentor

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts & staff rates

Staff discounts on food & beverage & 5

24/7 employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Access to hotel gym facilities

Starting salary above national minimum

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at our hotels across the UK. You’ll prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards, mentor junior staff and contribute to menu development while upholding brand standards.

You will thrive under pressure, manage your section efficiently, ensure hygiene compliance and control costs through portioning and waste management, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences that reflect Aimbridge's people-first

Qualifications

• Proven cooking skills across diverse ingredients and techniques.
• Experience leading a kitchen section and training junior staff.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your speciality.
• Train demi-chef de parties and commis; support sous chef and head chef.
• Develop new dishes and menus in collaboration with the team.
• Monitor portion control and minimize food waste to protect margins.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and HACCP standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Food hygiene & safety

Organisational skills

Under pressure performance

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at our hotels across the UK. You’ll prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards, mentor junior staff and contribute to menu development while upholding brand standards.

You will thrive under pressure, manage your section efficiently, ensure hygiene compliance and control costs through portioning and waste management, and help deliver exceptional guest experiences that reflect Aimbridge's people-first